xkcd #3187: High Altitude Cooking Instructions
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1,300,000-1,400,000 ft: Ask a crew member to show you how to use the ISS food warmer.
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Source: https://xkcd.com/3187/
this post was submitted on 29 Dec 2025
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Wouldn't it depend on how many cups the original recipe calls for?
I wonder if it's assuming you don't use a slightly lower heat output though despite the lower boiling point?
If you're cooking something at altitude you shouldn't lower the heat - you still need to cook it properly.